Hosea 2:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 2:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 2:20 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the LORD." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 2:20 — KJV
“I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the LORD.”
— Hosea 2:20 (KJV)
Hosea 2:20 in Context — About the Book of Hosea
Hosea lived his sermon: commanded to marry an unfaithful wife and keep bringing her home, he became a walking picture of God's scandalous love for wandering Israel. The book aches with betrayal yet ends with healing for backsliders and love that will not let go.
Cross-References for Hosea 2:20
“And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, even wood and stone.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:20: even, shalt, know
“As thou didst rejoice at the inheritance of the house of Israel, because it was desolate, so will I do unto thee: thou shalt be desolate, O mount Seir, and all Idumea, even all of it: and they shall know that I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:20: even, shalt, know
“And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn:”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:20: even, shalt, lord
“Thus saith the LORD, In this thou shalt know that I am the LORD: behold, I will smite with the rod that is in mine hand upon the waters which are in the river, and they shall be turned to blood.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:20: shalt, know, lord
“Seven days thou shalt eat unleavened bread, and in the seventh day shall be a feast to the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:20: even, shalt, lord
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